U.S. Army Secretary Driscoll submits resignation: White House
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation following reported tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The departure comes amid ongoing military operations in the Iran war and follows the earlier firing of Army Chief of Staff General Randy George.
Why it matters
The resignation creates a significant leadership vacuum within the U.S. Department of the Army during an active conflict, raising concerns about military stability and civilian oversight.
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation, the White House confirmed on Monday (August 31, 2026) , following reports of tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Asked about a Wall Street Journal report that Mr. Driscoll had resigned, White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly did not deny it.
"Driscoll has been highly effective in advancing President Trump's agenda to Make America Strong Again at the Department of the Army," Ms. Kelly said.
She cited his "outstanding leadership" during U.S. military operations, "restoring an emphasis on readiness and lethality, assisting with negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, and more."
She added: "The United States Army is more powerful than ever thanks to his work alongside the Commander-in-Chief and Secretary of War."
If accepted, Mr. Driscoll's resignation would mark the latest departure of a senior military leader under President Donald Trump's administration.
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